adv
playfully
Playfully (adv) means In a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way. Example: “She playfully splashed water at her brother.”
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In a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way.
"She playfully splashed water at her brother."
"He playfully reminded her that she still owed him a coffee."
How to use playfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a fun, teasing manner rather than a serious one.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more playfully
- Superlative
- most playfully
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She _____ splashed water at her brother.
Etymology
From playful + -ly.
Rhymes for playfully
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What does “playfully” mean?
The word “playfully” means in a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way. In plain terms, doing something in a fun, teasing manner rather than a serious one.
How do you use “playfully” in a sentence?
Here is “playfully” used in a sentence: “She playfully splashed water at her brother.”
What part of speech is “playfully”?
“Playfully” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of playfully?
"playfully" (adv) means in a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way.
